The specifications detailed here are the minimum requirements for new computer purchases
to be used to meet the student computer requirement for WCU.

If you have questions regarding laptop specifications, please contact the IT Help
Desk (Call: 227-7487 or 866-928-7487 (toll free) E-mail: ithelp@wcu.edu) or visit the Technology Commons on the ground floor of Hunter Library.

WCU Laptop Specifications

Minimum Specifications

Minimum

Recommended

Processor Speed

Intel Core 2 Duo

AMD Athlon II X2

Intel i5

AMD Quad Core A8

Operating System

Microsoft OS: Windows 7*

Apple OS: 10.10 Yosemite

*Note: Enrolled students qualify for an upgrade to Windows 7 Ultimate

Microsoft OS: Windows 8*

Apple OS: 10.10 Yosemite

*Note: Enrolled students qualify for an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro

Memory

4GB

8GB

Optical Drive

DVD RW (internal or external)

DVD RW (internal or external)

Network Card

10/100/1000 Ethernet card

10/100/1000 Ethernet card

Wireless

WPA2 Enterprise Encryption capable (802.1x)

WPA2 Enterprise Encryption capable (802.1x)

Microsoft Office Suite

Enrolled students qualify for Office 365 for FREE!

Enrolled students qualify for Office 365 for FREE!

AntiVirus

Up to Date Antivirus is REQUIRED Note: Enrolled students qualify for Avira antivirus
for FREE!

Up to Date Antivirus is REQUIRED Note: Enrolled students qualify for Avira antivirus
for FREE!